the bar

Don't be a hog You've finally made it to the bar and you're ready for some drinks. If the bar is very busy, it's better to either have one person go to the bar for your group, or each of you should go separately to avoid having your whole group bombarding the bartender at once and hogging the bar. But if the barkeep is busy, you should all place your orders when you get his attention, because he might not be able to get to you for another long while.

What's your name, who's your daddy? Introduce yourself to the bartender and get to know his or her name. When you want a drink and the bartender is crowded by a swarm of eager drunkards flashing Visas and bills, it's hard to get him or her to notice you and take your order. On the other hand, "Mike, can I get a round of tequila shots" works a lot better, and he'll probably serve you first — if you leave a tip, of course.

Shots You can befriend the bartender by buying him/her a shooter. If they buy you a shot, you should definitely buy them one back. On the other hand, if you treat them and they don't return the favor, try to become friendly with another bartender because that's just plain rude and not good service.

Tabs Running up a tab on your credit card is not a good idea. The bartender can get confused and overcharge you by mistake, or could purposely try to pull a fast one. It's hard to keep track of how many drinks you bought when you keep treating the beautiful women surrounding you to Purple Rain shots.

MoneyWhen ordering your drink at the bar, have your order and money ready.

dj booth

Don't be a request pest If you want to request a song and dedicate it to the cute brunette you're chatting with, that's no problem. Just don't go back to the DJ several times with more requests, or to remind him to play your song. If you waste his time, he'll dedicate the song "Loser" (by Beck) to you.

Who would've thought that there was so much etiquette involved in going to a nightclub? And don't forget the most important rule: Have a blast! Now you just have to figure out how to get that brunette to come home with you.